Almost six in 10 office workers are struggling to separate their work and home life after ditching their commute, research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 UK adults who have been forced to work from home this year found the average person is saving 60 minutes a day due to the lack of travel to and from work. …
Nearly half of Brits will use more shortcuts to make Christmas dinner than they did last year – because they won’t be hosting extended family. A study of 2,000 adults found popular hacks include prepping veg the day before and using pre-made sauces. Other popular hacks include using frozen roast potatoes, instant gravy and buying a turkey crown …
Seven in 10 menopausal women feel the latest national lockdown has increased their symptoms of anxiety – in what has also been described as ‘a mental health catastrophe waiting to happen’. Half of women over 40 also think the pandemic has made their menopause symptoms worse. But when it comes to talking about anxiety and other symptoms, 95 …
Working in pyjamas, having a weekday lie in and fibbing about lack of internet connection to avoid video calls are among Brits’ top ‘lockdown confessions’. A study of 2,000 adults found 78 per cent admitted to a minor naughty slip up this year. In fact, the average person has committed seven misdemeanours each, with 13 per cent admitting …
The world’s ultimate car has been unveiled – and it’s an environmentally-friendly family estate boasting British beauty and German brawn. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the front of the car should resemble the striking Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a Midlands-built sports car with a top speed of 211mph. But the rear would be from an Audi RS6 …
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a renewed appreciation for the ‘little things’ in life – such as a hug from a relative or watching the sun set, a study has found. After a tough 2020, researchers found that simple contact with family or a smile from a stranger – when not wearing a mask – is enough to …
Children crying on Santa’s knee has topped a poll of the most embarrassing moments for parents at Christmas. Other cringeworthy events include youngsters telling a relative they don’t like their present, asking them how much it cost, or opening the wrong gift. The poll of 2,000 parents revealed 15 per cent of youngsters told someone what their gift …
Snoop Dogg is starring in a hilarious new ad – where he hangs out with a sea turtle. The commercial for SodaStream shows the 49-year-old enjoying life’s ‘small things’ – including a festive meal with his dog, daughter and son – all of whom resemble the Doggfather himself. The Hip Hop star, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, …
Energy use patterns from smart meter data could be used to help identify whether people are suffering from conditions such as dementia and depression, a new report has shown. Changes in daily energy usage could, in the future, give vital clues to gradual and sometimes unseen changes in people’s behaviour caused by these illnesses, if the user consents. …
Brits believe they are more generous now than ever before – with almost two thirds more likely to buy a treat for a loved one than themselves. A study of 2,000 adults found 40 per cent believe they are more likely to put others first when it comes to their spending than they were in previous years. The …
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